*Eason*

The joy that had once surrounded Lena’s pregnancy like a warm blanket was quickly suffocating us both, replaced by an anxiety that weighed on every moment of our days. Four months in and I could barely remember what life had been like before the worry took over.

Lena had been moping around for the past few days—no, longer. It was hard to say when her vibrant, lively self had begun to fade. Now, she spent most of her time curled on the couch, ...